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F-15SG



F-15SG. Each cost over a 100 million dollars!



F-15SG Rear. These aircraft can reach Mach 2.5.

G550 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

Another very expensive aircraft. This is one of four (information as of today) G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft. These are military variants of the G550 business jet, which start from 50 million dollars.

F-16D+

Apache AH-64D Attack Helicopter







Currently the only female AH-64D pilot in the RSAF.

Super Puma

Fokker F-50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)

C-130H







Few has the patience to queue for over half an hour to get onboard the C-130H.



And a few lucky ones got to fly in one.

Check out the seat layout for economy class on the Singapore Airlines (SQ) A380.

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Singapore Airlines, like many other airlines, offer in-flight internet access, by making use of Connexion by Boeing. But from 4am (Singapore time) on 31st of December 2006, Connexion by Boeing will withdraw its service to all airlines currently making use of it.

So, Singapore Airlines has been offering free in-flight internet access since the past week or so. This free service will continue until 4am (Singapore time) on 31 December 2006.

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[Via The Telegraph] Jetstar will stop flying to Kolkata, from May 1, 2006.

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After weeks of waiting, days of getting excited simply seeing it fly above our office, we finally made it to the Asian Aerospace, being held in Singapore, since the 21st.
The Singapore Airlines (SQ) Airbus A380 at the large aircraft display area at the Asian Aerospace 2006.

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The US Air Force B-1B Lancer (Bomber) at the Asian Aerospace 2006

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The RSAF F-16D+ at the Asian Aerospace 2006 in Singapore

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Few weeks ago, I mentioned that the SQ A380 would be coming to Singapore.. Just a while ago, I finally saw it.. doing a turn-around and fly past.. right above our office!

Finally.. I see it for real.. I regretted missing the chance to see it the last time it was in Singapore, back in mid-Novermeber last year.. I am so excited right now.

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